JP4944197B2 - Method and system for transferring data from a portable device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention generally relates to portable electronic devices such as electronic devices related to voice communication. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and system for transferring data from a portable device to another device.

  At least one of mobile electronic devices and wireless electronic devices is becoming increasingly popular. For example, mobile telephones and portable media players are now widely used and used. Furthermore, the functions associated with certain types of electronic devices are becoming increasingly diverse. To name a few, many electronic devices have a camera, text message communication function, Internet browsing function, e-mail function, video playback function, audio playback function, image display function, and hands-free headset interface. Yes.

  As will be appreciated, many portable electronic devices have the ability to store data. Data can take many forms, examples include contact list entries, audio files (such as MP3 files that contain music), image files (such as JPG files that contain pictures), video files, (word processing) Data files (such as documents and spreadsheets) and executable applications (programs) are included.

  Some portable devices allow the user to use another portable device or another electronic device (such as a desktop or laptop computer) that uses a wireless interface such as a Bluetooth interface, an infrared (IR) interface or another mechanism. It becomes possible to transfer the stored data. As used herein, the term “transfer” shall mean that the originating device and the target device “copy data” to store the data individually after the transfer. The term “data transfer” can also mean that only the target device moves data to store the data after transfer.

  However, an interface capable of mediating data transfer is somewhat unusable to use and is not very intuitive. For example, when using the Bluetooth approach to transfer data, turn on the Bluetooth function that both devices have, one device will wait for a certain time to detect the other device, then A case is considered where a data transfer target device is selected and data is transmitted to the target device. From the user's perspective, what steps need to be performed and what functions need to be used, and which menus to transfer user data from one user's mobile device to another It is not always clear whether it is necessary to pass through, and it cannot be said that it is easy to understand.

  In light of the above-mentioned shortcomings associated with conventional data transfer approaches, there is a need in the art to facilitate data transfer from one electronic device to another.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for transferring data from a portable electronic device to a target electronic device includes establishing a wireless interface between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device; Detecting a transfer motion of the portable electronic device, including rotation, and transmitting data from the portable electronic device to the target electronic device via the wireless interface upon detection of the transfer motion.

  According to one embodiment of the method, establishing the wireless interface comprises detecting a close physical relationship between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device using a local communication link. Including.

  According to one embodiment of the method, the local communication link is near field communication (NFC).

  According to one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of starting and configuring the radio interface by NFC.

  According to one embodiment of the method, the wireless interface is selected from Bluetooth, WiFi, WLAN and infrared.

  According to one embodiment of the method, the transfer motion includes rotating the top portion of the portable electronic device so that it is directed away from the target electronic device and is directed toward the target electronic device.

  According to one embodiment of the method, the transfer motion includes moving the portable electronic device such that the longitudinal axis (vertical axis) of the portable electronic device passes through the horizontal plane.

  According to one embodiment of the method, the transfer motion includes changing the angle of the longitudinal axis of the portable electronic device by a predetermined frequency with respect to the horizontal plane.

  According to one embodiment of the method, this change in angle does not include rotating the vertical axis through the horizontal position.

  According to one embodiment of the method, the change in angle includes rotating the vertical axis through a horizontal position.

  According to one embodiment, the method further manipulates the image displayed on the portable electronic device display during data transfer to visually mimic the fluid affected by the transfer motion. Comprising steps.

  According to one embodiment of the method, the portable electronic device is a mobile radio terminal.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the portable electronic device transfers data to the target electronic device and a local communicator (for detecting the close physical relationship between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device). A local wireless interface for establishing a wireless interface between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device and detecting movement of the portable electronic device in response to detection of a close physical relationship with the communication device) A sensor, wherein the portable electronic device transmits data to the target electronic device via the wireless interface upon detection of a designated transfer motion of the portable electronic device.

  According to one embodiment, the portable electronic device further includes a memory for storing data.

  According to one embodiment of the portable electronic device, the local communicator is a near field communication (NFC) chipset.

  According to one embodiment of the portable electronic device, the wireless interface is activated and configured by the NFC chipset.

  According to one embodiment of the portable electronic device, the transfer motion includes rotating the upper portion of the portable electronic device so that it is directed away from the target electronic device and toward the target electronic device. .

  According to one embodiment of the portable electronic device, the transfer motion includes a step of changing an angle formed with a horizontal plane of the vertical axis of the portable electronic device by a predetermined frequency.

  According to one embodiment, the portable electronic device further includes a display and a control device that processes the image displayed on the display during the data transfer to provide a fluid affected by the transfer motion. To imitate visually.

  According to one embodiment of the portable electronic device, the portable electronic device is a mobile radio terminal.

  These and further features of the present invention will be apparent with reference to the following description and attached drawings. In the following description and drawings, specific embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed in detail in order to illustrate some of the ways in which the principles of the invention can be employed. It is clear that the scope is not limited to the embodiments. On the contrary, the invention includes all changes, modifications, and equivalents included in the spirit and language of the claims appended hereto.

  The features described and / or illustrated with respect to one embodiment may be used in one or more other embodiments, in combination with features of other embodiments, or features of other embodiments. It can be used in the same or similar manner in at least one of the alternative forms.

  As used herein, the term “comprises / comprising” is used to identify the presence of the mentioned feature, integer, step or configuration, but other features. It is emphasized that it does not exclude the presence or addition of integers, steps, configurations, or groups thereof.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a mobile telephone as an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of relevant portions of the mobile telephone of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a communication system in which the mobile telephone of FIG. 1 can operate. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary data transfer function in accordance with the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing two mobile telephones having relative orientations at different stages during data transfer. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing two mobile telephones having relative directions at various stages during data transfer.

  The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same elements. It will be understood that these figures are not necessarily to scale.

  The term “electronic device” includes portable wireless communication devices. The term “portable wireless communication device” is used hereinafter to refer to all devices such as mobile phones, pagers, electronic notebooks, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones, communicators such as portable communication devices. Means a “mobile radio terminal”. The term “electronic device” may also include portable audiovisual players (such as MP3 players and video players), computers, and the like.

  In the present application, the present invention will be described primarily in the context of mobile telephones. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not intended to be limited to mobile telephones and may be any type of electronic device.

  Referring first to FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic device 10 according to the present invention is shown. The electronic device includes a data transfer function unit 22 configured to transfer data stored by the electronic device 10 to an item of another electronic device. The operations of the data transfer function unit 22 and the electronic device 10 for transferring data will be described in further detail below. The device that is the data transfer source can also be called the originating device. A device that is a data transfer destination can also be called a target device. The data transfer function unit 22 can be embodied as a program or code executed by the originating device. The target device can also execute the data transfer function unit 22 in cooperation with the originating device. Alternatively, the target device can execute another logical routine that supports data transfer from the originating device when the originating device operates according to the data transfer function unit 22. Thus, each of the originating device and the target device may include a data transfer function unit 22, or in some embodiments, the originating device includes a data transfer function unit 22, and In some cases, the target device includes processing logic circuitry that is compatible with the originating device.

  The data transfer function unit 22 is executed by the calling side device to detect the presence of the target device (for example, by using short-range wireless communication, that is, NFC, etc.) and (for example, Bluetooth, WLAN, WiFi, infrared, or Establishing a wireless interface with the target device (such as other interfaces that are possibly activated and configured using NFC) and a designated originating device movement (e.g., tilting or "pour" motion) Motion), and when the designated motion is detected, data can be transferred. This transfer data can be in contact information corresponding to the contact selected from the graphic file structure or contact list, or in the currently displayed image (eg, graphic image, text, audio file header information, etc.). It may be a file selected by the user by performing an operation (navigation) through the associated data.

  The electronic device in the illustrated embodiment is a mobile telephone and is referred to as the mobile telephone 10. As shown, the description and illustration of a mobile telephone as an electronic device is intended to serve as an exemplary environment that does not limit the invention for the inventive concepts described herein. Although the mobile phone 10 is shown as having a “brick” or “block” form factor housing 12, it is understood that other types of housings may be used, such as a shell-type housing or a slide-type housing. I can do it.

  The mobile telephone 10 includes a display 14 and a keypad 16. As is commonly done, the display 14 displays information such as operating status, time of day, telephone number, contact information, various navigation menus, etc. to the user. With this information, the user can use various features of the mobile telephone 10. Display 14 can be used to visually display content by being received by mobile phone 10 and / or retrieved from memory 18 (FIG. 2) of mobile phone 10.

  Similarly, the keypad 16 may be conventional in that it provides various user input operations. For example, the keypad 16 typically includes alphanumeric keys 20 that allow entry of alphanumeric information such as phone numbers, phone lists, contact information, notes, and the like. In addition, the keypad 16 typically has a “send call” key to either initiate a call or answer a call, and a “call end” key to end the call, Or it may include a special function key, such as a call "stop" key. As the special function keys, for example, those including menu navigation keys for navigating through a menu displayed on the display 14 can be considered. This navigation key is used to select various telephone functions, profiles, setting values, and the like, as is generally done. Other keys associated with the mobile phone may include volume keys, audio mute keys, power on / off keys, web browser start keys, camera keys, and the like. A key or key-like function can also be implemented as a touch screen associated with the display 14. In some embodiments, the data transfer function unit 22 does not include keypad 16 based user interaction with the mobile phone 10, but in other embodiments it may set various options, data selections, etc. Some of these can include interaction with the keypad 16 with the various data transfer function units 22.

  The mobile telephone 10 is capable of establishing a call and / or exchanging signals with a called / calling device that is typically another mobile telephone or a wired telephone. A conventional transmission circuit is included. However, the called / calling device does not have to be a separate telephone, and may be some other device such as an Internet web server, a content providing server, or the like. The sending circuit can also serve to send a text message created by the user.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the mobile telephone 10. For the sake of brevity, the conventional features of the mobile phone 10 are generally not described in great detail here. The mobile telephone 10 includes a main control circuit 24 that is configured to perform control over the functions and operations of the mobile telephone 10. The control circuit 24 may include a processing device 26 such as a CPU, microcontroller or microprocessor. The processing device 26 operates the mobile telephone 10 by executing code stored in a memory (not shown) in the control circuit 24 or in an independent memory such as the memory 18. It is what you want to do. The memory 18 may be, for example, one or more buffers, flash memory, hard drives, removable media, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, or other suitable device. In addition to voice communication processing, the mobile phone 10 can also be used to send text messages, e-mail messages (some people call “SMS”, for example), multimedia messages (some people call “MMS”), image files, Data such as video files, audio files, ringtones, streaming audio, streaming video, data feeds (including podcasts), etc. can be configured to be sent, received and processed. Processing such data includes storing the data in memory 18, executing an application to allow user interaction with the data, video and images associated with the data. Displaying at least one of the content, outputting an audio sound associated with the data, and the like. Further, the processing device 26 executes code to execute the data transfer function unit 22.

  Methods for programming the mobile telephone 10 to operate and perform the functions described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art of computer programming, particularly application programming for mobile telephones or other electronic devices. Therefore, details regarding specific programming code have been omitted for the sake of brevity. In addition, the data transfer processing function unit 22 is executed by the processing device 26 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, while using dedicated hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is also possible to execute the above functions.

  With continued reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile telephone 10 includes an antenna 28 coupled to a radio circuit 30. The radio circuit 30 includes a radio frequency transmitter and a receiver for transmitting and receiving signals via the antenna 28 as is generally done. The radio circuit 30 operates in the mobile communication system and can be configured to receive at least one of data and audiovisual content. For example, the receiver is an IP datacast receiver that is compatible with a mobile network and a hybrid network structure that provides digital broadcasting services such as DVB-H mobile TV and mobile radio. Also good. Other receivers for interacting with mobile radio networks or broadcast networks are possible, such as GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, MBMS, WiFi, WiMAX, DVB-H, ISDB-T. , Etc. as well as advanced versions of these standards.

  The mobile telephone 10 further includes a sound signal processing circuit 32 that processes an audio signal transmitted / received by the radio circuit 30. As is commonly done, a speaker 34 and a microphone 36 are coupled to the sound processing circuit 32 so that a user can listen and speak via the mobile telephone 10. The radio circuit 30 and sound processing circuit 32 are individually coupled with the control circuit 24 to perform the entire process. The audio data can be passed from the control circuit 24 to the acoustic signal processing circuit 32 for playback to the user. For example, the audio data may be stored in the memory 18 and may include audio data obtained from an audio file taken out by the control circuit 24. The sound processing circuit 32 may include any appropriate buffer, decoder, amplifier, and the like.

  The mobile telephone 10 also includes the aforementioned display 14 and keypad 16 coupled with the control circuit 24. Display 14 may be coupled to control circuit 24 by video decoder 38 by converting the video data into a video signal that is used to drive display 14. The video data is generated by the control circuit 24, retrieved from a video file stored in the memory 18, derived from an incoming video data stream received by the wireless circuit 30, or any other suitable Can be obtained by the method. Prior to transmission to the decoder 38, the video data can be buffered in the buffer 40.

  The mobile telephone 10 further includes one or more I / O interface (s) 42. The I / O interface (s) 42 may be in the form of a general mobile telephone I / O interface or may include one or more electrical connectors. As is commonly done, the mobile phone 10 is coupled with a battery charger using the I / O interface (s) 42 to charge the battery of the power supply unit (PSU) 44 within the mobile phone 10. Can do. Additionally or alternatively, the I / O interface (s) 42 may be like a headset (sometimes referred to as earsets) to audibly output sound signals to the user through the sound processing circuit 32. It is also possible to serve to connect the mobile telephone 10 to a wired personal hands-free adapter (not shown) used together with the Bluetooth-based hands-free adapter. Additionally or alternatively, the I / O interface (s) 42 may connect a wired personal hands-free adapter (not shown) for use with a Bluetooth-based hands-free adapter and the mobile phone 10 via a data cable. It is also possible to play a role of connecting. The mobile phone 10 may receive operating power via the I / O interface (s) 42 when connected to a vehicle power adapter or an electrical outlet power adapter.

  The mobile telephone 10 can also include a timer 46 for performing a time measurement function. Such functions can include a call time measurement function and a function for generating time and date stamp content. The mobile telephone 10 can include a camera 48 for taking at least one of a digital image and a moving image. At least one of an image and a video file corresponding to at least one of an image and a moving image can be stored in the memory 18. The mobile telephone 10 may include a position data receiving device 50 such as a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, a Galileo satellite system receiver, or the like.

  The mobile phone 10 is connected to an accessory, a hands-free adapter (eg, a headset that can audibly output sound corresponding to audio transferred from the mobile phone 10 to the adapter), a computer or other device. It may include a local wireless interface 52, such as an infrared transceiver for establishing communications and / or an RF adapter (eg, a Bluetooth adapter, a WLAN adapter, a WiFi adapter, etc.). As will be appreciated, the local wireless interface 52 may be used to transmit data from the mobile telephone 10 when the mobile telephone 10 functions as the originating device during the data transfer process. When the mobile phone 10 functions as a target device during the data transfer process, it may be used to receive data from another device.

  The mobile phone 10 may use a near field communication (NFC) chipset 54 (or local) to establish a local communication link with compatible components of the partner device when both devices are relatively close together. It is also possible to provide similar communication components (such as communicators). The term “NFC” is a term generally used to mean a magnetic field induction communication interface and protocol jointly developed by Sony and Philips, and this communication interface and protocol is currently ECMA as a standard. (ECMA-340) and ISO / IEC (ISO / IEC18092). NFC generally has a working distance of about 0 centimeters to about 20 centimeters. NFC is a passive communication mode in which the initial device provides a carrier magnetic field and modulates the current magnetic field with an existing transponder that can extract operating power from the electromagnetic field provided by the starter Can be used in passive communication mode.

  NFC can also be used in an active communication mode in which both the activation device and the transponder communicate by generating a unique magnetic field. In that case, both the activation device and the transponder will receive normal power from the power supply device. NFC may be used to configure and activate another wireless network connection and WiFi connection between multiple devices, such as Bluetooth.

  As will be appreciated, the illustration and description of the NFC chipset 54 is intended as an example of a nearby communication device, but uses any suitable device for establishing a local communication link. In addition, capacitive coupling techniques, propagating wave (such as electromagnetic) techniques, radio frequency transmission techniques (such as those used in RF identification (RPID) devices), magnetic field induction techniques, or any other suitable It is possible to include devices that rely on technology.

  The mobile telephone 10 may also include one or more sensors 56 that output one or more signals that indicate at least one of the movement of the mobile telephone 10 and the direction in which the mobile telephone 10 is facing. . The sensor 56 may include a signal processing circuit for adjusting raw sensor data and converting the sensor data into meaningful input signals to the data transfer function unit 22. The sensor 56 can provide information to the data transfer function unit 22 so that the data transfer function unit 22 can detect whether the mobile telephone 10 has been moved in a specified manner. For example, the sensor 56 may cause the mobile phone 10 to move (e.g., shake or relocate the mobile phone 10) and the mobile phone 10 (e.g., from an upright position to the side or back). It is possible to detect at least one of a change in the direction of the mobile telephone 10 (which is rotated).

  Sensor 56 may include any suitable transducer and circuit. Exemplary sensors include motion sensors, accelerometers, position sensors, rotation sensors, and so on. As will be appreciated, appropriate motion and / or direction transducers indicate any device, circuit or another mechanism, or that motion has been detected, for example, changes in acceleration, velocity, direction, or direction. Or a combination of these indicating at least one of motion, such as any other motion property. As mentioned above, an example is an accelerometer that provides an electrical output (or some other output) in response to acceleration. Another example is a speedometer that provides an output representing speed. Another example of a motion transducer is a small electricity generator that is configured to generate an electrical output in response to motion. This motion property (such as duration, amplitude, frequency or some other property) can be used to represent the movement of the mobile phone. In yet another example, proximity sensor (s) for detecting that mobile phone 10 is in the vicinity of another object, such as a target device to which data is transferred, is mounted on sensor 56 (s). It is possible. A plurality of proximity sensors can also be used to determine which part of the mobile phone 10 is closest to the target device or directed towards the target device at various times.

  In another embodiment, an electrical signal, a radio frequency signal, or some other signal change such as amplitude or frequency, or some other change caused by these amplitude or frequency changes, Doppler shift, or motion. The sensor 56 can be implemented as a signal detector that responds to identifiable changes. For example, motion detection can use an interface system (such as NFC, Bluetooth, etc.) to detect signal variations or relationships. In the Bluetooth example, when the interface of both the mobile phone 10 and the target device is switched on, the motion signal processing circuit is used to detect a change (or lack of change) in one of the devices. can do. For example, when the mobile phone 10 is held with one hand and is moved relatively in the direction of the target device, the relationship between signals transmitted and received may change, indicating one movement of the device. is expected.

  Still referring to FIG. 3, the mobile telephone 10 can be configured to operate as part of the communication system 58. The system 58 manages calls sent from the mobile telephone 10 and calls sent to the mobile telephone 10, transmits data to the mobile telephone 10, and performs any other support functions A communication network 60 having one or more servers 62 may be included. The server communicates with the mobile telephone 10 via a transmission medium. The transmission medium may be any suitable device or assembly including, for example, a communication tower (such as a cellular tower), other mobile telephones, wireless access points, satellites, and the like. The network unit may include a wireless transmission path. The network 60 can also support a number of mobile telephone 10 communication activities. However, only the single mobile telephone 10 is shown in the example of FIG.

  In one embodiment, the server 62 can operate in a stand-alone configuration relative to another server in the network 60, or can be configured to perform the functions of multiple communication networks 60. Can do. As will be appreciated, the server 62 can be configured as a general computer system used to perform server functions and executes software including logical operation instructions that embody the functions of the server 62. A processor configured as described above.

  With further reference to FIG. 4 showing the logic block, a flow chart constituting the data transfer function unit 22 is shown. This flowchart can be thought of as depicting method steps. FIG. 4 shows a specific order in which the functional logic blocks are executed, but the order of execution instructions of the blocks can be changed corresponding to the order shown. In addition, two or more blocks shown in succession are executed simultaneously or by partial match. Certain blocks can be omitted. In addition, any number of commands, state variables, semaphores, or messages can be added to a logical flow for enhanced utility, billing, performance, measurement, troubleshooting, etc. It should be understood that all such modifications are within the scope of the present invention.

  Referring also to FIG. 5a, a logic flow begins at block 64 where the mobile telephone 10 functions as a calling device that detects the presence of another electronic item or target device 66. As will be appreciated, the target device 66 detects the presence of the mobile phone 10 instead of, or in addition to, the mobile phone 10 that detects the presence of the target device 66. It is possible. In the illustrated embodiment, the target device 66 is another mobile phone, but the target device 66 may be any other device where data is transferred from a calling device (such as the mobile phone 10 of the illustrated embodiment). It will be understood that these devices may be used.

  Detection of the target device 66 can be accomplished using any suitable local communication link. In the preferred embodiment, the NFC chip will detect the mobile phone 10 when the mobile phone 10 enters the NFC communication range of the target device 66.

  Proceeding next to block 68, a wireless interface between the mobile telephone 10 and the target device 66 may be established. The wireless interface may be any wireless communication connection or network connection that can support efficient data transfer. Such connections include connection schemes such as Bluetooth, WiFi (for example, operating under the IEEE 802.11 standard, etc.), infrared, or other WLAN connections. As shown, NFC can be used to configure a wireless interface between the mobile telephone 10 and the target device 66 and to activate this wireless interface. Thus, when the two devices 10, 66 are positioned within relatively close proximity to each other, the devices 10, 66 can automatically recognize each other's presence (block 64) and then automatically activate the wireless interface. And can exchange data over the wireless interface (block 68). In this embodiment, no user interaction with the mobile telephone 10 or the target device 66 is required or only required at a minimum to configure the interface. In one embodiment, user authentication to establish a wireless interface may be required as part of block 68. Manual or partially manual interface establishment may be used in block 68 separately from the above.

  Next, at block 70, the logic flow waits until a specified movement of the originating device (mobile phone 10) is detected. The designated motion can be referred to as a transfer motion (the movement represented by arrow 72), but this transfer motion can be an intuitive movement of the mobile phone 10. In one embodiment, the transfer motion is a “pour” motion that resembles a tilting motion, ie, a motion of pouring liquid from the pitcher into the glass. The movement of pouring liquid from the pitcher to the glass relies on gravity and proper alignment of the pitcher on the glass. It will be appreciated that wireless data transfer does not rely on these parameters. Therefore, the mobile telephone 10 may be located above the target device 66 or may not be located above. For example, the mobile telephone 10 may be located below the target device 66 when the transfer motion 72 is performed, or may be located on the side of the target device 66. In particular, when the transfer motion 72 is a motion other than a tilting motion, it is not necessary to rotate the mobile phone 10 such that the pitcher can pour liquid.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 5a and 5b, one of the transfer motions 72 of the mobile telephone 10 is directed, for example, so that it is directed away from the target electronic device toward the target electronic device. Rotating the top or upper end. This rotation step may include moving the mobile telephone 10 such that the longitudinal axis (vertical axis) 74 of the mobile telephone 10 passes through the horizontal plane 76 (eg, the vertical axis 74 is , When drawn from the bottom of the mobile phone 10 to the top, it will begin at a positive angle with respect to the horizontal plane 76 and end at a negative angle with respect to the horizontal plane 76). The horizontal plane 76 may be a plane that extends through the target device 66 or may be a plane that remains within the target device 66.

  In other embodiments, the transfer motion 72 can include moving the angle formed by the longitudinal axis 74 relative to the horizontal plane 76 by a predetermined number of degrees. Such a change in angle may or may not include the step of rotating the vertical axis 74 through the horizontal position. For example, the frequency may be 90 degrees or more, and in another embodiment, the frequency may be 60 degrees or more.

  While the embodiments described above include some form of rotation of the mobile phone 10, other transfer motions 72 may be contemplated. Other transfer motions 72 include, for example, a swing motion (similar to a salt shake action), a motion toward the target device 66 (squeezing the sponge, which can be detected by a pressure transducer). It may include motion to squeeze the mobile phone 10 (such as motion like time). Also, these motions or other motions can be combined with each other as the mobile phone 10 rotates.

  Next, at block 78, when the transfer motion 72 is detected, data can be transferred from the mobile telephone 10 to the target device 66. In one embodiment, the data to be transferred can be selected by the user. For example, prior to performing transfer motion 72, the user is stored by memory 18 (such as a music file, image file, video file, ringtone, word profile, spreadsheet file, email message, program, etc.). You can navigate to the desired file or navigate to the desired contact list entry and select the desired file or entry for transfer. In another embodiment, the data transfer function 22 may be configured to transfer data related to the image currently displayed on the display 14. For example, if the contact input is highlighted or indicated on the display, the data transfer of block 78 may include a transfer to contact information associated with the target device 66. As another example, if content (eg, text, images, etc.) obtained from the data file is displayed, or if file management information for the data file is displayed or highlighted, block 78 Data transfer may include transferring the associated data file to the target device 66.

  To summarize one embodiment of the data transfer function, the originating device 66 and the target device 10 are used in pairs through blocks 64-68, and then transfer motion is detected by the originating device sensor 56. (72) The selected data or data associated with the current image or images on the display 14 can be transferred to the target device 66.

  In one embodiment, the image displayed on the display 14 during data transfer may be displayed to mimic the fluid affected by the transfer motion 72 by performing image processing (such as image morphing). Good. For example, if the transfer motion 72 is a tilting motion, i.e., a "pour" motion similar to the motion of pouring liquid from a pitcher, the image will appear to flow out and appear to be poured from the top of the display Image processing can be performed on the display. In the present embodiment, the display image is controlled to visually represent the movement of data in the form of a fluid in a manner consistent with the transfer motion 72.

  Similarly, using these techniques, it is possible to transfer data from a fixed or mobile device to a device that is moved according to the transfer motion. For example, following the blocks 64 and 68, if the mobile phone 10 is pulled away from the target device 66 (eg, mimicking a motion that is pulled or pulled out) (in this case as the originating device) The functioning target device 66 will be able to transfer data to the mobile telephone 10 (which in this case functions as a data transfer target device).

  While the invention has been illustrated and described in connection with certain preferred embodiments, it will be understood that equivalents and modifications will occur to those skilled in the art upon reading and understanding the specification. The present invention includes all such equivalents and modifications, and is limited only by the scope of the claims.

Claims (14)

A method of transferring data from a portable electronic device (10) to a target electronic device (66), comprising:
The NFC chip is detected between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device by detecting a close physical relationship between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device using a near field communication (NFC) chipset. Establishing a radio interface initiated using a set of NFC protocols;
Comprising the steps of detecting the forward motion of the portable electronic device including a rotation of the portable electronic device towards said target electronic device, the said portable electronic device with a relative and proximate to said target electronic device Multiple proximity sensors implemented as a single detector that detects changes in the proximity state of a portion of the portable electronic device relative to the target electronic device in response to a recognizable change in signal due to transfer motion Use the steps and the
Transmitting the data from the portable electronic device to the target electronic device via the wireless interface upon detection of the transfer motion.   The method of claim 1, wherein the wireless interface is selected from Bluetooth, WiFi, WLAN and infrared.   The transfer motion includes rotating the upper portion of the portable electronic device to direct the direction away from the target electronic device toward the target electronic device. The method described in 1.   The method according to claim 1, wherein the transfer motion moves the portable electronic device such that a longitudinal axis of the portable electronic device crosses a horizontal plane.   The method according to claim 1, wherein the transfer motion includes changing an angle formed by a longitudinal axis of the portable electronic device with respect to a horizontal plane by a predetermined frequency.   The method further comprises image processing an image displayed on the display of the portable electronic device to visually mimic the fluid affected by the transfer motion during the data transfer. Item 6. The method according to any one of Items 1 to 5.   The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the portable electronic device is a mobile radio terminal. A portable electronic device (10) configured to transfer data to a target electronic device (66), comprising:
A near field communication (NFC) chipset configured to detect a close physical relationship between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device;
In response to detection of the close physical relationship, establish a wireless interface between the portable electronic device and the target electronic device that is configured and started by the NFC protocol of the Near Field Communication (NFC) chipset A local wireless interface (52) configured to:
A change in the proximity state of a portion of the portable electronic device relative to the target electronic device in response to a recognizable change in the signal due to transfer motion of the portable electronic device relative to and adjacent to the target electronic device; A plurality of proximity sensors implemented as a single detector for detecting
When detecting the transfer motion designated in advance of the portable electronic device towards said target electronic device, the handheld electronic device to transmit the data to the target electronic apparatus via the radio interface A portable electronic device (10) characterized by being configured as follows.   9. The portable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the wireless interface is selected from Bluetooth, WiFi, WLAN, and infrared.   10. The transfer motion includes the step of rotating an upper portion of the portable electronic device to direct a direction away from the target electronic device to a direction of the target electronic device. A portable electronic device according to claim 1.   The portable electronic device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the transfer motion moves the portable electronic device such that a longitudinal axis of the portable electronic device crosses a horizontal plane.   10. The portable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the transfer motion includes changing an angle formed by a longitudinal axis of the portable electronic device with respect to a horizontal plane by a predetermined frequency. .   The method further comprises image processing an image displayed on the display of the portable electronic device to visually mimic the fluid affected by the transfer motion during the data transfer. Item 13. The portable electronic device according to any one of Items 8 to 12.   The portable electronic device according to any one of claims 8 to 13, wherein the portable electronic device is a mobile radio terminal.

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